{"id":148,"date":"2013-11-29T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-11-29T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-1199783855.us-west-2.elb.amazonaws.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/29\/top-5-things-to-do-in-carmel-ca\/"},"modified":"2013-11-29T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-11-29T16:00:00","slug":"things-to-do-carmel-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/29\/things-to-do-carmel-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Things to Do in Carmel, CA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/browse\/North+America\/United+States\/California\/Carmel-timeshares?utm_source=blog.redweek.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=blog_top5_carmelpic&amp;utm_campaign=blog_nov13\" style=\"clear: right;float: right;margin-bottom: 1em;margin-left: 1em\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" height=\"220\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Top_5_Things_To_Do_Carmel_CA_Pebble_Beach_Equestrian.jpg?de0c56114a4907405e7782ecac72ab3a\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Carmel-by-the-Sea, often called Carmel, was founded in 1902. The picturesque seaside town is a feast for  the eyes. Shutterbugs will enjoy snapping images of the coastline and architecture lovers will enjoy  taking in the the Spanish-inspired sites. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/browse\/North+America\/United+States\/California\/Carmel-timeshares?utm_source=blog.redweek.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=blog_top5_carmel&amp;utm_campaign=blog_nov13\">Stay in a Carmel timeshare<\/a> and explore the top 5 things to do  in Carmel, CA:<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Go for a Stroll:<\/b> Reserve a spot to go on a two-hour walking tour of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Explore secret  pathways and courtyards, gorgeous gardens, and cottages straight out of fairtales. Be sure to wear good  walking shoes and get ready to be a shutterbug as your guide introduces you to Doris Day&#8217;s dog digs, the  award winning Biblical Garden, and famous movie locations. Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/carmelwalks.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Carmel Walks<\/a>. Location: Lincoln Street and Ocean Avenue, Carmel, CA.<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Ride on the Beach:<\/b> This is your chance to trot horses along Pebble Beach. The Pebble Beach Equestrian  Center features 30 miles of hiking and equestrian trails that meander through the Del Monte Forest. Join  in on one of the daily guided tours and ride a horse on sand. Choose from basic horseriding lessons to  family forest rides and even group beach rides. Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pebblebeach.com\/activities\/explore-the-monterey-peninsula\/visitor-guide\/equestrian-center\" target=\"_blank\">Pebble Beach Equestrian Center<\/a>. Location: 3300 Portola Road, Pebble Beach, CA.<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Head to the Sea:<\/b> A visit to Point Lobos State Reserve will leave you with picturesque memories of  California. A small fee gets you into the park and rangers are on hand with maps. Go visit the sea lions  that dot bolders in the area. The park is a great place to ride a bike or enjoy a picnic. P.S. Don&#8217;t  forget your camera. Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pointlobos.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Point Lobos State Reserve<\/a>. Location:Route 1, Box 62, Carmel, CA.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Discover the Mission:<\/b> The architecuture of this mission founded in 1771 is a designer&#8217;s dream. A  visit to the Carmel Mission is a step back in history as it is the only mission in California with its  original bell tower dome. Founder, Father Jun\u00edpero Serra is buried under the alter. The mission offers  self-guided tours as well as group tours. Insider Tip: Carmel Mission is an active parish.  Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carmelmission.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Carmel Mission<\/a>. Location: 3080 Rio Road, Carmel, CA.<\/p>\n<p><b>5. Drive the Coast:<\/b> This famous 17-mile drive glides past historic mansions, the Pebble Beach golf  courses, and the well-known Spanish Bay. Get ready for dramatic ocean views as you pull in and out of  scenic turn off points. Pack a lunch and enjoy the view from a picnic table and look for The Lone  Cypress above the ocean perched there for over 250 years.  Web: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pebblebeach.com\/activities\/explore-the-monterey-peninsula\/17-mile-drive\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">17 Mile Drive<\/a>.&nbsp;Location: 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CA (at Lighthouse Avenue).<\/p>\n<p>Discover <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/browse\/North+America\/United+States\/California\/Carmel-timeshares?utm_source=blog.redweek.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=blog_top5_carmel&amp;utm_campaign=blog_nov13\">timeshares in Carmel, CA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pebblebeach.com\/activities\/explore-the-monterey-peninsula\/visitor-guide\/equestrian-center\" target=\"_blank\">Pebble Beach Equestrian Center<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Carmel-by-the-Sea, often called Carmel, was founded in 1902. The picturesque seaside town is a feast for the eyes. Shutterbugs will enjoy snapping images of the coastline and architecture lovers will enjoy taking in the the Spanish-inspired sites. 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